--- title: "Social Worker Jobs in Wilmington, NC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/social-worker/locations/wilmington-nc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Social Worker market brief · Wilmington, NC # Social Worker Jobs in Wilmington, NC 6 social worker openings are live in the Wilmington, NC area from 3 employers, led by New Hanover County, PruittHealth, and cityblockhealth. 17% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Wilmington%2C+NC)[Browse all Social Worker markets](/jobs/social-worker) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 6 : Live social worker openings currently tracked in the Wilmington market. **Companies hiring** : 3 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Entry-level3 jobs Level coverage is 50%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 6 Hiring employers 3 Salary coverage 67% Median experience 1.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live social worker listings in Wilmington - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Wilmington%2C+NC)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare social worker opportunities in Wilmington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 6 live roles tracked in this market. - 3 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Wilmington%2C+NC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/social-worker) ## A practical market plan for Social Worker in Wilmington Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 6 social worker openings across 3 employers establish the current Wilmington opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers New Hanover County is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 6 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Wilmington market view into active employers and representative social worker openings Employer activity · 3 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![New Hanover County logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnhcgov.com%2Ffavicon.ico) New Hanover CountyStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/new-hanover-county)[![PruittHealth logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.phenompeople.com%2FCareerConnectResources%2Fpp%2FPTRHUS%2Fsocial%2F1200x630-1647281623499.jpg) PruittHealthTop of market2Open roles](/company/pruitthealth-312d78ee) cityblockhealthStartups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 6 of 6 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Social Worker (Adult Protective Services)Entry-levelNew Hanover CountyWilmington, North Carolina$59,168Posted Sep 28, 2026](/job/social-worker-adult-protective-services-at-new-hanover-county-87fb7ad4-a91c-506c-97d8-15e2df47908f)[Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Behavioral Health - HybridLive rolecityblockhealthWilmington, North Carolina$90,000Posted Sep 23, 2026](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw-behavioral-health-hybrid-at-f93330d3-bfb6-5b04-9233-f70e2bb4eaf8)[Social Worker (Permanency Planning)Live roleNew Hanover CountyWilmington, North Carolina$59,168Posted Sep 9, 2026](/job/social-worker-permanency-planning-at-new-hanover-county-63b3bd7c-d11c-54be-bc0a-3ada493074af)[Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW Home HealthEntry-levelPruittHealthLeland, North CarolinaPosted Aug 27, 2026](/job/licensed-medical-social-worker-lmsw-home-health-at-pruitthealth-04ab5fcd-2a01-504b-9afb-85b3c198b597)[Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW Home HealthEntry-levelPruittHealthLeland, North CarolinaPosted Aug 27, 2026](/job/licensed-medical-social-worker-lmsw-home-health-at-pruitthealth-f2ab4121-3d27-596e-9e64-c22799db081f)[Social Worker (Child Protective Services)Live roleNew Hanover CountyWilmington, North Carolina$59,168Posted Feb 11, 2026](/job/social-worker-child-protective-services-at-new-hanover-county-269fd105-71db-57c4-9e60-ecbd6a8b4f3a) [Explore all 6 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Wilmington%2C+NC) ## Social Worker jobs in Wilmington: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many social worker jobs are open in Wilmington? Metaintro tracks 6 live social worker openings from 3 employers in the Wilmington, NC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for social worker jobs in Wilmington? New Hanover County, PruittHealth, and cityblockhealth have the most open social worker roles here right now, out of 3 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Social Worker demand around Wilmington. [Fayetteville, NC](/jobs/social-worker/locations/fayetteville-nc)[Raleigh, NC](/jobs/social-worker/locations/raleigh-nc)[Durham, NC](/jobs/social-worker/locations/durham-nc)[Charleston, SC](/jobs/social-worker/locations/charleston-sc)[Greensboro, NC](/jobs/social-worker/locations/greensboro-nc)[Columbia, SC](/jobs/social-worker/locations/columbia-sc) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Wilmington market. 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